Discussion · 2:30 – 3:15pm · Connect stage
Australia has no shortage of industrial decarbonisation opportunities. The challenge is turning them into investable projects.
This panel brings together leaders from ARENA, the National Reconstruction Fund, the CEFC and the Net Zero Economy Agency to examine how Australia's clean industry investment ecosystem actually works in practice. They will look at the remaining gaps, overlaps and transition points where otherwise viable projects can stall on the path from innovation to infrastructure-scale deployment.
Drawing on real examples from advanced manufacturing, energy transition and the circular economy, the discussion will explore where capital gaps exist, how technical and commercial risks are retired, and the respective roles of public and private capital in building a pipeline of bankable projects.
A practical look at how the system is evolving, where developers still face challenges, and what pathways exist to move from early-stage innovation to commercial scale.
Speakers: Blake Almond, Circ Partners